CDPD’s mission is to increase marginalized and BIPOC groups’ access to employment opportunities and representation in the workforce, by providing our members with free training, mentorship, and other resources. Corona Daze Professional Development Group (CDPD) was started in response to COVID-19 unemployment and underemployment to provide free virtual professional development opportunities to people affected by this global crisis. The CDPD group provides an excellent opportunity for people to provide virtual community service or gain additional knowledge and skills. In April 2020 with over 40 million American workers unemployed, Canada's unemployment rate over 13%, and many countries experiencing record-breaking unemployment figures, we believed there was a great need to help support career development and job readiness. Most career development assistance is targeted to young workers, but older workers need support too. From the start, 69% of CDPD members have been over 34 years old, with over 55% ranging from age 35-54. CDPD members have improved marketability, started new jobs and businesses, and grown their professional networks. CDPD invites career coaches, trainers, and entrepreneurs across industries to provide free training, coaching, and career development to CDPD members.